Bufnagle: the Podcast

Bufnagle
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Join us for an entertaining and enlightening discussion of eclectic adventures in the pursuit of all things Good. Gain a better understanding of technology and science, history and philosophy, and leadership and success, all presented in a positive and affirming conversational framework. Big Brain SmartHead™ guests occasionally join the pair to bring actual expert knowledge to the conversation. 

  1. 2d ago

    Ep 305: Dostoyevsky, Guardian Angels, Onions, and the Wedding Feast at Cana

    Rafe discusses two entries from the book "The Gospel In Dostoyevsky", a collection of entries from Dostoyevsky's works that touch on gospel themes.  The two entries were both from The Brothers Karamazov, a Russian classic. One story retells a Russian folk story of an evil woman whose only good deed in life was once giving an onion to a beggar.  The other story tells of Alyosha's dreaming vision of the Wedding Feast at Cana; in the vision he sees his recently-departed mentor at the feast who tells him that heaven is indeed a feast that constantly grows as Christ is constantly calling in more and more celebrants, sometimes even those who have only given a beggar an onion. These two stories (and many others) reveal the rich gospel underpinnings of many of Dostoyevsky's great works. #bufnagle #dostoyevsky #brotherskaramazov #onion #fokltale #beggar #heavenandhell #weddingfeastatcana #christ #waterandwine #miracles #visionsofheaven #cometothefeast  ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

    Ep 305: Dostoyevsky, Guardian Angels, Onions, and the Wedding Feast at Cana

  2. Aug 11

    Ep 304: Space Junk Collisions, Satellite Rescues, and More Big Rockets

    America's Favorite Rocket Scientist™ and Big Brain Smart Head™ Bob Luzenski joins Rafe to discuss the current state of things rocket-related.  Bob updates us on what happens (and is happening) to various jettisoned rockets parts, how to build a spacecraft to rescue another spacecraft and how to do it when the first try is met with some issues, and, of course, where we are with regard to the big rockets that are in development. #space #bufnagle #rockets #projectpluto #spacejunk #collisionswiththemoon #satelliterescue #swiftsatellite #blueorigin #spacex #bigbrainsmarthead #americasfavoriterocketscientist  ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

    Ep 304: Space Junk Collisions, Satellite Rescues, and More Big Rockets

  3. Aug 4

    Ep 303: Using Art to Model Behavior — Millet's Angelus and Other Good Things

    In this Buf Classic Re-drop from 2023, Harry and Rafe discuss Millet's 1859 painting The Angelus, a copy of which fortuitously once hung in Rafe's elementary school library. Of course, this podcast being what it is, the conversation wends its way through all sorts of topics (other paintings,  Daylight Saving Time, drone delivery vehicles, Calvin and Hobbes, etc) but generally addresses the subject of placing art in locations where it can provide opportunities for learning and models for behavior, especially for children. ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

    Ep 303: Using Art to Model Behavior — Millet's Angelus and Other Good Things

  4. Jul 28

    Ep 302: Mulch, Firewood, and Furniture — What Will People Make of What You Leave Behind?

    Rafe tells the bittersweet story of the three walnut trees in his yard, three trees that he saved during construction in 2023... #trees #bufnagle #lumber #woodworking #walnut #juglansnigra #juglone #treelifecycle #selfpruning #auxin #USnavy #ussconstitution #oldironsides #mulch #firewood #furniture ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

    Ep 302: Mulch, Firewood, and Furniture — What Will People Make of What You Leave Behind?

  5. Jul 21

    Ep 301: Yes, You Are Your Brother's Keeper — Secrets Hidden in Cain and Abel

    Rafe walks us through the fourth chapter of Genesis, the story of Cain and Abel.   This story reveals more about the Nature of Man, the Nature of God, and the relationship between Man and God.   A very short story, the story of Cain and Abel reveals incredible insight into brotherly relationships, envy, and how to do right.  You are called to lift yourself up by "acting rightly", not to tear others down just because they might have what you want. "Sin lies in wait at the door: it's urge is for you, yet you can rule over it." #bufnagle #genesis #cain #abel #offerings #anger #dejection #actrightly #sinliesinwaitforyou #brotherskeeper #punishmenttoogreattobear #eastofeden #landofnod #steinbeck #seth #adam #eve #TheMan #motherofalltheliving ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

  6. Jul 14

    Ep 300: Whatever Happened To New France? — Exploration, Land Claims, Wars, and Sales

    Rafe looks into the question of Whatever happened to all the land that France used to hold in North America? In 1750, France held massive quantities of land in what is now the USA and Canada.  From the Gulf to the Great Lakes, from the Appalacians to the Rockies, and from throughout the St Lawrence River, the French flag had laid claim to approximately a third of North America.  And less than 35 years later, it was all gone.  And then Napolean got back a good swath of in in 1803 but then sold it to the USA for $15,000,000 just three weeks later. Where did it go? #newfrance #quebec #colonialamerica #bufnagle #frenchandindianwars #greatbritain #iriquois #stlawrenceriver #louisianapurchase #itisyoursifyoucankeepit ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

  7. Jun 30

    Ep 299: "It's not me; it's you." — Breaking Up and Declaring Independence, 250 Years Ago

    Rafe reviews the USA's foundational document: Jefferson's Declaration of Independence, the fledgling nation's statement justifying the USA's dissolution of political bands with Great Britain. Along the way, we will discuss structure and nature of this document, what is says and what it means, why these things were (and still are) important, and what it means today. #bufnagle #declarationofindependence #semiquincentennial #LawsofNature #LawsofNature'sGod #self-evidenttruths #lifelibertyhappiness #consentofthegoverned #rightsandduties #hyperbole #freeandindependentstates #livesfortunesacredhonor #treason #patriots #loyalists #quebec #canada #articlesofconfederation #articleeleven #virtue #moralformation  ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

  8. Jun 23

    Ep 298: The Miracles of Blood, Nurses, and Life Itself

    Rafe discusses all things surrounding donating blood.  This episode has it all: from understanding your blood and what is in it, to how it moves around your body, to the history of blood donation, to how it is carried out at present, to how wonderful nurses are, to how all this demonstrates the power of human touch. #bufnagle #blood #erythrocytes #leukocytes #thrombocytes #plasma #redcross #williamharvey #richardlower #karllandsteiner #transfusion #bloodtypes #apharesis #nursing #myelofibrosis #anesthesia #dyingwell #thepowerofhumantouch  ***** As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com ***** As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagle On this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!

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Join us for an entertaining and enlightening discussion of eclectic adventures in the pursuit of all things Good. Gain a better understanding of technology and science, history and philosophy, and leadership and success, all presented in a positive and affirming conversational framework. Big Brain SmartHead™ guests occasionally join the pair to bring actual expert knowledge to the conversation. 

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  • Creator
    Bufnagle
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    308
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Bufnagle: the Podcast
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